GravyRocket

I have also found the drive to be excellent. It is now a dilemma whether to sell and obtain some cash or to utilise it until the engine dies. The Mini I possess, which is an enjoyable vehicle, is currently idle. BMW on weekdays, Mini on weekends. BM just pertains to the journey between work and home. I am not exerting any pressure; my son desires it, but he lacks the financial resources for necessary repairs. One often encounters the dilemma of either selling or purchasing another's issues, or retaining them due to familiarity with their resolution.

Greetings to everyone. I have recently acquired a BMW, specifically a black 318i M Sport, aside from the BMW-manufactured Mini. It presents a striking appearance. Vehicle appears immaculate both externally and internally upon first observation. It has only been a week, and the differential has malfunctioned. A few days later, rear wheel bearings and rear brake discs. A week subsequent to that repair, the water pipe connecting the expansion bottle to the radiator failed.Fortunately, since the vehicle was immobile, there was no damage to the engine when the water depleted. The battery discharged while I awaited parts, necessitating the purchase of a jump starter battery. The engine light is illuminated, although the vehicle retains ample power and has not entered limp mode. The vehicle has accumulated 145,000 miles and has had six previous owners prior to my acquisition. Acquired it due to its affordability, although it may have resulted in an endless cycle of maintenance. it is a nice drive, the Auto transmission changes quite smoothly and the M sport feature works perfectly. The full leather seats, air conditioning, lowered sports suspension, and body package render it visually striking.

The initial step should involve inspecting all suspension components for signs of wear.

The release bearing is damaged. The subsequent procedure involves seizing and perforating the clutch cover. You must remove the gearbox and replace the clutch. Relatively simple to manage them, even when positioned on axle stands. A new clutch costs approximately £120 for a four-cylinder non-air conditioning model (solid flywheel) and somewhat more for a 328i variant. Adhere to reputable brands such as LuK or Sachs. Typically, the 316i/318i/318is models from that year equipped with air conditioning use a twin mass flywheel.

We utilised ContiSport 5P tires on Angie’s SLK55, which exhibited excellent grip unless excessively challenged.

Indeed, it pertains to a chain-related concern.

I had a similar issue with my vehicle and changed the air mass sensor; since then, I have seen no problems. I recommend you consider this as a preliminary, cost-effective solution.

I can get one at good price...